Theodore Ralph Grimaldi

West Springfield – Theodore R. Grimaldi, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Known affectionately as Ted, he was born in Springfield to the late Louis Grimaldi Sr. and Frances (Santaniello) Grimaldi.

Growing up in the South End of Springfield, Ted graduated from Technical High School where he was an outstanding baseball player. He spent the last 60 years residing in West Springfield. He began his career in Commercial Printing with the General Offset Printing Company, where he was a great fast pitch softball player. He retired from Pond Ekberg Printing Company in 2001 and pursued his passion for golf.

Ted had an impressive golf game, and celebrated four Hole-in-Ones (including one in 2024 at age 85). He  participated in various leagues at St. Anne’s and Tekoa Country Clubs for many years. Ted's passion for sports extended to being a devoted fan of the Boston Bruins and the Yankees.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol (Leavitt) Grimaldi, who passed away in 2023. Ted is survived by his daughter JoAnn Adams and her husband Scott, his three grandchildren Chase Stuart and wife Samantha, Shannon and Blair Stuart, and his great-granddaughter Maggie Carol. He is also survived by his twin brother Thomas and wife Donna, his brother Louis Grimaldi Jr., his nephew Michael Grimaldi, and many other nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home on Sunday, March 2, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM and concluding with a funeral service at 4:00 pm. For online condolences, please visit curranjones.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Golf “FORE” Our Kids, c/o West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, 615 Main Street, West Springfield, MA 01089.